The Greenwood County Cattlemen’s Association (GCCA) will celebrate its annual Cattlemen’s Day, a time-honored event filled with fellowship, food, and the proud traditions of ranching in the Flint Hills, this Saturday, Nov. 1.
This year’s celebration holds special significance, as the GCCA celebrates its 100th anniversary, President Brance Boone, a sixth-generation cattle rancher in Greenwood County, continues a long family legacy deeply rooted in the Flint Hills and the cattle industry.
Boone graduated from Eureka High School and later attended Southeast Community College in Beatrice, Neb., where he earned a degree in Animal Science. His education, paired with a lifetime of hands-on ranch experience, strengthened his commitment to raising high-quality cattle and supporting the agricultural community.
“The Flint Hills are more than just home,” Boone shared. “They represent generations of hard work and dedication — people who care for the land, their livestock, and their neighbors. It’s an honor to help carry that tradition forward.”
Brance and his wife, Natalie, reside in Greenwood County, where they are raising their four sons, Cooper (16), Wyatt (14), Truett (12), and Landree (10), to appreciate the same rural values, family traditions, and work ethic that have guided generations before them. The Boone family remains active in their community, supporting youth agriculture programs and promoting the future of ranching in the Flint Hills.
As the 100th president of the GCCA, Boone’s leadership reflects both a deep respect for the organization’s heritage and a forward-looking vision for the next generation of cattle producers across Greenwood County and beyond.
